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Among many students, drugs and alcohol are very accepted and often seen as a natural part of everyday life and the college experience. Because many colleges do not want to lose their reputations, they handle drug and alcohol abuse situations internally. The increasing rates of access to and destigmatization of drugs-particularly marijuana-and alcohol use contributes to college “tolerance culture.”  - Shelley Zansler (2019), Obtained:  www.AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org

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Campus Regulations & Policies

The following are different designations that may be in force on a college campus:

Dry campus : No alcohol is allowed on campus or at campus events, regardless of a person’s age.

Marijuana-free : Even in states where marijuana is legal or decriminalized, campuses tend to remain marijuana-free. Its use is against federal law, and permitting it on campus would jeopardize a school’s federal funding.

Smoke-free/tobacco-free: Smoking and/or tobacco use is not allowed anywhere on campus. This may also restrict vaping.

NCAA testing for college athletes: Student athletes are tested regularly for performance enhancing and recreational drugs.

Individual drug tests: Students may be drug tested on an individual basis if school officials have reason to believe substances are being used or abused.

Legal and illegal substances in college housing: “Wet” campuses may allow safe consumption of alcohol in dorms if the door is closed and everyone present is of legal drinking age. Illegal consumption or possession of drugs or alcohol in campus housing can jeopardize a student’s housing eligibility or academic standing.

“Wet” and “dry” sporting events: Some schools sell alcohol at campus sporting events, while others don’t. The NCAA does not allow alcohol to be sold to the general public at its Championship events.

https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/avoiding-substance-abuse/

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A  recovery program can be implemented in many ways, utilizing many services, models and tools. The main point of a CRP is that it focuses on student support in higher education.
People in recovery face many challenges as they re-construct their lives and create a life-long recovery focus. This is not always supported by society, and is even less supported in the realm of higher education. There is so much focus on maintaining and mitigating the damages of the college experience, there has been little focus on creating a place within higher education for this marginalized population.

If you attend a college or university , you have three tasks.

1. Be proud! You are part of the movement. You are creating a legacy for generations to come.

2. Invest yourself. You are doing ground breaking work, give it your all and it will come back to you exponentially.

3. Reach out. Not every college has a Collegiate Recovery Program or Community. Reach out to other schools and students who may really need the support of another student in recovery navigating the abstinence-hostile world of the college environment.

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Student Support - ARHE Collegiate Recovery

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Association of Recovery in Higher Education

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Students will find legal and illegal substances around campus.

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First you need to recognized  substance abuse in someone else can be conflicting.

Then you can be open, and express concern delicately. Focus on how their habits make you feel

Be clear that you have reasons to believe they have a problem, and provide specific examples. Be firm in your presentation without being confrontational.

You have to understand that they might already be aware of their problem but aren’t necessarily ready to confront it
Offer to be designated driver